Center asks states to take action on Diljit Dosanjh’s Sutlej screening: Sources
The government is considering legal action over the OTT release and public screening of Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Sutlej, which has not received certification from the CBFC. Despite the film being removed from ZEE5, community groups have continued to screen it in Gurudwaras, while a PIL has sought its reinstatement on the platform.
Center considering legal action on release and public screening of Diljit Dosanjh starrer film SatlujSources claim that the film was released without obtaining valid certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
According to government sources, the CBFC had suggested 127 cuts in the film during the certification process. However, the manufacturers reportedly did not incorporate the proposed changes, and no certification was issued for Satluj.
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Despite this, the film was released on Zee5 and has since been screened at several locations, prompting the government to investigate and possible legal action, sources said.
Sources further said that the state governments have been asked to take action wherever the film is being shown without the necessary certificate.
development comes after a few days Satluj It was removed from streaming platform Zee5 in India soon after its release. The film, based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, was removed from the platform within two days, with Zee5 citing “current circumstances” without giving further details.
After OTT removal, community organizations announced Satluj To ensure that the film reaches the audience, it will be screened in Gurudwaras across five states. The initiative was launched to keep alive the story of Khalra, who exposed alleged illegal cremations during Punjab’s insurgency era.
Meanwhile, a public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court demanding the restoration of Satluj on ZEE5. The petition alleges that the film was removed from the platform without any publicly disclosed statutory, judicial or government order and seeks its reinstatement along with disclosure of the reasons behind its removal.